
The ultimate rock music history podcast for fans of the greatest era of music. If you’ve ever wondered about the true stories behind your favorite songs, or wanted to hear directly from the legends who made them, Professor of Rock is your new go-to podcast. Hosted by music historian and superfan Adam Reader, this show brings the golden era of music back to life with exclusive interviews, behind-th... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1699 | Founded | a year ago |
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It’s time to jump in the Time Machine and change Music History with the songs that deserved to be #1 in an amazing year from the 80s. Today we have some great songs, including the shy, unknown singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, who was asked to sub in ... more
Let’s travel back to 1975 and rewrite history. In 75, 36 Songs hit #1, but as we look at the songs that missed #1 but hit the top 10, I would bet my life on the fact that most of these songs were better than the #1 hits. So let’s give them their due ... more
Coming up, a new show where I give you 3 unbelievable rock and roll stories straight from the legends themselves in 10 minutes or less that will make you laugh, cry, or both. It’s our premier episode of Zingers including the young icon Young MC who w... more
A few weeks ago, I introduced a new show where I did a pop culture crossover of Rock and Roll Meets Star Wars, including a story of how Terri Nunn, the Lead singer of New Wave band Berlin, was a frontrunner for the role of Princess Leia…She even had ... more
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Always entertaining. If you have any interest in rock or pop music of any type you’ll enjoy this podcast. Love the YouTube version as well. Well done
Love your podcasts! How about doing an episode on the “The Producers” (“She Sheila”) Had a lot of great early 80’s pop rock songs
Adam’s eloquent presentation combined with never-ending interesting
subjects makes for one of my favorite podcasts.
I really like this no nonsense looks at these topics. I’m currently listening to the one about critics and agree 100%
Thank you for all the info about my favorite songs & favorite musicians… and the random ones too. Keep it up - I’ll keep listening!
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This show offers deep, story-driven explorations of rock and pop history, with a focus on the stories behind famous tracks, the people who made them, and the moments that shaped music culture. Episodes mix origin tales, studio lore, celebrity anecdotes, and long-form interviews with musicians, producers, and industry figures. The host's enthusiastic, encyclopedic delivery and a strong emphasis on behind-the-scenes context make it a go-to for listeners who crave hearing how timeless songs were created and how careers evolved across decades. A standout quality is the consistent use of first-hand recollections and live conversation, which gives listeners a sense of being in the room with legends and the era's biggest moments, from MTV-era brea... more
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Professor of Rock launched a year ago and published 1699 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Professor of Rock include:
1. Rick Beato
2. Creedence Clearwater Revival
3. Stevie Wonder
4. Glen Campbell
5. Brian Wilson
6. John Fogerty
7. Mick Jagger / Keith Richards
8. Don Barnes
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